The Minnesota Timberwolves are 4-point underdogs heading into Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Timberwolves 113, Lakers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (+156)
- Total Pick: Over 216.5 (computer predicts 224.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+4)
Recent Lakers vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Lakers | -5.5 | 228.5 | -218 | +180 | 111-102 LAL |
| 12/13/2024 | Timberwolves | -8.5 | 213.5 | -356 | +282 | 97-87 MIN |
| 12/2/2024 | Timberwolves | -7.5 | 220 | -295 | +235 | 109-80 MIN |
| 10/22/2024 | Timberwolves | -1 | 222.5 | -115 | -104 | 110-103 LAL |
| 4/7/2024 | Timberwolves | -2 | 217.5 | -136 | +114 | 127-117 MIN |
| 3/10/2024 | Lakers | -4.5 | 222.5 | -198 | +165 | 120-109 LAL |
| 12/30/2023 | Timberwolves | -4 | 226.5 | -179 | +150 | 108-106 MIN |
| 12/21/2023 | Timberwolves | -8 | 222 | -333 | +263 | 118-111 MIN |
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has put together a 45-36-1 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 4 points or more, the Lakers have a 16-19-1 record against the spread.
- A total of 41 of Los Angeles' 82 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
- The Lakers have been favorites in 49 games this season and won 35 (71.4%) of those contests.
- Los Angeles has a record of 24-9, a 72.7% win rate, when it's favored by -188 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Timberwolves 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Minnesota is 39-43-0 against the spread this season.
- The Timberwolves are 7-4 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 44 of Minnesota's 82 games with a set total.
- The Timberwolves have won 47.4% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (9-10).
- Minnesota has gone 3-7 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +156 or longer (30%).
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Out (Foot),
LeBron James: Probable (Hip)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves: None
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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